Local News
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A woman contacted Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) on August 20, 2023 at 5:30 PM, reporting that her vehicle was damaged by an individual, identified as Azora Sunia, at her place of residence in Nu’uuli.
When DPS officers arrived at the victims’ residence, they were told...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — With the school year beginning soon in American Samoa, the Department of Education’s current program funding Teacher Aides (TAs) and Apprenticeship 1 (Facility Sanitizers) has been cut short.
This program was given approval for another year-long extension in May, prior...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The continued increase in the number of vehicles — as witnessed by many residents on the territory’s roads and highways has been re-affirmed in the latest statistical report by the Commerce Department, saying that the number of register vehicles in 2021 surpassed the 10,...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The House of Representative officially reconvened on August 21, 2023 and on their 12th day of business, they passed the Western Regional Higher Education Compact bill for its second reading, and introduced the House concurrent resolution for the passing of Jeanette...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — American Samoa’s 2023 mid-year population is estimated at just over 53,000 — an increase from the 2022 estimated mid-year count — with a substantial hike in net travels recorded, due to more visits of relatives and guests workers brought in for cannery/ domestic work....
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Am Samoa Vital Statistics Office is closed today, Friday, August 25, 2023.
According to a press release issued by the local Office of Homeland Security TEMCO the shut down is to accommodate in-service training for the staff.
Regular operating hours will resume on...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — As the American Samoa Community College (ASCC) gears-up for its fall 2023 semester, one recent graduate from the College can reflect on valuable experience she gained over the spring and summer of this year as a science intern, thanks to opportunities made available...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man charged with 6 criminal sex charges is currently out on bail and his next court appearance is set for Oct. 20, 2023.
Ma’alona Ioane was apprehended on October 10, 2022, pled not guilty and was released after posting bail that was set at $10,000.
THE CASE
A student...
Apia, SAMOA — An investigation by American Samoa's Department of Homeland Security into a cross-border trip by Pago Pago boat Kite Runner to Samoa has recommended the charging of three officials.
The investigation confirmed the certificate of clearance (COC) for the Kite Runner in the territory was...
DoH Maternal Infant Early Childhood Home Visit held an outreach in Ta’u, Manu’a and visited the local dispensary clinic along with local DoH Staff.[photo: Manu’atele Worldwide]